Start Jahmyr Gibbs or Rico Dowdle?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
RBJahmyr GibbsDET · RB2
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startJahmyr Gibbs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.5 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Jahmyr Gibbs and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Jahmyr Gibbs on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gibbs | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.2 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 19.5 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 33.6 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jahmyr Gibbs vs Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jahmyr Gibbs or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jahmyr Gibbs or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Jahmyr Gibbs or Rico Dowdle?
Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.